I love writing. I went to college, majoring in English, and never got anything below an A on my papers. There’s something about writing that gives me joy. Maybe it’s the fact that you learn so many new things through constant research. Or, the variation in topics makes it impossible to ever get bored from writing. I have a difficult time naming my favorite thing about writing because I love it all. Which is why I have always known I wanted to be a writer. But not for a newspaper or journalistic path. I wanted to do it my own way, with … [Read more...]
A Review of Article Document
I recently found out about a writing website called Article Document on a freelancing group I belong to on Facebook and decided to check it out. This post will provide information on the different assignments available on Article Document and how they pay. What is Article Document? Article Document is a website that allows you to write a variety of different types of articles - you'll start out just writing blogging assignments that have to be a minimum of 300 words, however once you increase your writer level from a 5 to an 8, you'll be able to write … [Read more...]
WriterAccess: One of the Better Content Mill Gigs
Content mills seem like every freelancer’s nightmare, but WriterAccess has proved this is a completely unwarranted rep! Though admittedly not the highest-paying gig, WriterAccess differs from run-of-the-mill content mills in that they offer opportunities to premium projects, partnerships with high-profile clients, and even free resources to assist their writers in their careers. It doesn’t get much better! What is WriterAccess? WriterAccess hires freelance writers to compose pieces for their clients, companies seeking content producers. They are owned by … [Read more...]
Writer Beware: Is Domainite.com a Scam or Just Another Content Mill?
Freelance writers, especially those just starting out, have a love-hate relationship with content mills. On the one hand, it’s a hard business to break into and content mills give you an opportunity to practice your chops while offering some compensation. On the other side, the pay rates are generally extremely low and to many any real income requires a time commitment, which may distract from your ‘real,’ career writing. Domainite.com has received somewhat of a bad rap in recent years. While some workers claim it’s another scam writing site, my research … [Read more...]
Calling All Content Mill Writers: The Content Authority is Looking for You
Working as a freelancer for a content mill can be scrupulous. The rates are often laughable, the expectations fuzzy, the payments frequently delayed, and the credit nonexistent. Still, you have to get your foot in the door somewhere and for maybe newbie writers, content mills are just the place to make such a debut. For 6 years, The Content Authority has been a leading content mill, partnering with clients to fulfill their content-related needs. Writers, keep reading to learn more about The Content Authority and decide if content mill work is your next … [Read more...]
11 Online Writing Jobs for Beginners
Beginning a freelance career in writing is a great idea! There are many resources, your work schedule can be as flexible as you need and you can make a true full time working wage as a freelance writer. However, nowadays websites that are looking for writers want quality writing over cheap quick re-writes. It's not that you must have a degree in journalism but you should be able to compose an easy to read sentence expressing the information on your subject. It's also important that writers be able to research their topic. Many freelance writers spend as much time, if … [Read more...]
An Honest Review of ReviewStream.com
Have you ever hoped you could get paid for doing something simple? Review Stream may be a hidden gem that neither you nor I knew much about previously. However, with a little research I’ve been able to learn a little more information about ReviewStream.com. I will be the first to admit that this website does seem rather confusing and it does take a little clicking around to understand what’s going on. Here’s what I’ve gathered: Basic Concept of ReviewStream.com As you probably guessed, Review Stream is a website that pays you to write reviews. They don’t … [Read more...]
Write Travel Articles for These 5 Companies as a Freelancer
Whether you are an experienced freelance travel writer with hundreds of published pieces or new to writing but have a passion for travel and exploring cultures, here are five companies that pay freelance writers to write, research and love traveling. 1. Matador Network Matador Network hires contributors to write content that "speaks to the adventures, cultures, and identities of people around the world". Matador pays per piece with an average of $20-25 and sometimes as much as $60 in special circumstances. Payout is once a month. You can browse Matador Network to … [Read more...]
Get Paid to Write Viral-Style Lifestyle Articles for TOOVIA
If you’re an online content writer who wants to get paid for writing original articles on topics you choose, TOOVIA may be right up your alley. Instead of choosing from a list of topics, TOOVIA content jockeys – the site’s name for its writers – come up with lifestyle topics ranging from fashion to travel to entertainment. The site provides decent perks, including revenue share, the ability to write what you love, and a referral program. In return, the editors require high-quality, highly shareable articles from its writers. What is TOOVIA? TOOVIA is an online … [Read more...]
Make Extra Money at Newslines.org
Newslines is a new site that pays you to write 50 to 100 word summaries about news stories in a particular timeline. For example, there are Newsline about celebrities, televisions shows, events, and more. A celebrity newline might list happenings in the life of movie star Tom Hanks, and an event newsline might include everything that happened in the 2014 Winter Olympics. You can either add to an existing newsline or suggest starting a new one. Each submission must be the 50 to 100 words and include a quote and an image or link to a YouTube video. Where Do Writers … [Read more...]
Review of the Kinzer Projects
Are you tired of large bidding sites? Would you prefer the quality of jobs over the quantity of jobs? Do you appreciate a site that advertises at several other sites? Then Kinzer Projects might be the place for you. What Exactly is Kinzer Project? The Kinzer Project or Kinzer Projects, LLC was founded in 2007 as a place for business owners to receive the outsourced help that they needed, so they could focus on their business not on the lack of needed talent and skills. Instead of bidding on jobs, independent contractors are invited to apply for … [Read more...]
Ultius – Freelance Academic Writing
Ultius is a site that lets freelance writers choose academic writing assignments from a job board. The job is flexible and can be done from anywhere with internet access. The only time constraint is that once a writing assignment is accepted- it must be completed by the deadline. However, there are some concerns about this type of work as you will see further into the review of Ultius. Show Me the Money The pay is pretty good. Most assignments pay $10 to $19 per page and payment is made every two weeks via PayPal. Special Requirements Also with the standard … [Read more...]
Zemandi- Is it a Scam?
If you ever browse Craigslist looking for freelance writing jobs, especially if you have done so lately, it is very possible you have come across the writing site Zemandi.com. On first glance they look like an outstanding opportunity, especially for those new to the writing world. The pay is low but there is opportunity to move up to decent pay. Also, they have a very generous referral program that allows you to earn a percent of what those that sign up under you earn indefinitely. I signed up and promptly began to research online to see what I could find out … [Read more...]
Copify Hires Freelance Writers
Copify is a copywriting service website that hires Freelance writers from the US, UK, Australia and Canada. Based out of the United Kingdom, Copify claims to only hire skilled writers to provide services to a variety of markets and niches. From blog writing, product descriptions to SEO articles- Copify offers a lot to their clients and therefore need a variety of skilled writers to work on a freelance basis. Does Copify Hire New Freelance Writers? Yes! But, you must be a skilled writer. While Copify does not have a set-in-stone list of requirements to … [Read more...]
A Review of Yahoo! Voices
Yahoo! Voices, previously called Yahoo! Contributor Network or Associated Content, is one of my favorite sites to write for. You can write about what you want to write about, or you can write articles about any topics that Yahoo! Voices has requested. In addition, there are a few different ways you can get paid. In this blog post I'll provide a little more information about Yahoo! Voices. What can I write about on Yahoo! Voices? You can write just about any type of article on Yahoo! Voices - I've written articles about working from home, as well as articles on … [Read more...]
Review of Work at Home Jobs with TextMaster
TextMaster offers Copywriting, Proofreading and Translation services to a variety of clients. They provide web content for blogs and articles as well. Today we will be reviewing the basic jobs offered to freelancers at TextMaster as an overview. Later, in a future article, we will share some freelancer experience with TextMaster by some of our very own writers. Freelance Jobs at TextMaster TextMaster has three positions freelancers can apply for through their site. These positions include copywriting, translating and proofreading. You can apply for all … [Read more...]
Internet Brands- Back from the Dead?
It appears that a few years ago Internet Brands was a jumpin jivin' content mill for freelancers. They work with several reputable companies, pay well, and at the time had plenty of work. After a while it seems, as with all good things, the workflow came to an end and those writers still on board moved on to other things. For the moment however, it seems Internet Brands is back from the dead with more work, good pay, and a solid reputation despite a dry spell. Complaints and Praises Since about 2008 or so there has been forum chatter that basically only … [Read more...]
Review of Outskirts Press
Do you enjoy reading and feel passionate about promoting books that you believe in? Do you ever fantasize about the glamorous world of book publishing? Well, then Outskirts Press might be the ideal work-at-home (WAH) job for you! What Exactly is Outskirts Press? Outskirts Press is a full-service, online self-publishing and book marketing company for both aspiring and published authors. It was incorporated in 2003, and in 2007 The Denver Business Journal recognized the company for being the third fasting growing privately held company in Denver, … [Read more...]
WordGigs- Is it A Good Place to Write?
WordGigs is a content mill that seems to have as many enemies as it does fans. Those that love it really love it and do great there, and those that hate it hate it with a passion and let everyone know. All About WordGigs' Pay Pay from WordGigs is monthly via PayPal. There are three different types of writing assignments offered at three different rates of pay. These include: Blurbs: Blurbs are 100 words and require no research. They pay $.75 each. Mini Posts: Mini Posts are 200 words each and require a maximum of 5 minutes of research. The … [Read more...]
Writing for Constant Content
Constant Content is a platform for buying and selling articles. There are two different ways to make money writing for constant content. Writers can either fulfill a request for an article, or they can post articles on the topic of their choosing and hope for a buyer. I signed up for constant content several years ago and never got started. It seemed there were rarely requests, those that did pop up were taken quickly, and my confidence was not to the point of writing whatever I wanted and hoping someone would buy it. However, in preparation for this … [Read more...]
HireWriters Review
HireWriters is a newer content mill that seems to be doing well. There is not a lot of chatter about it on the forums or online, which probably means people are getting paid. Typically if there is anything negative to be said it will definitely be said. How to I Apply for HireWriters? Just go to the website and sign up. Once you get your confirmation email you can set up your profile, write a sample, and set up keywords for your account to categorize under. The sample is for clients to look at only. It is not required. Keywords can help if clients are … [Read more...]
Writing For BuyKeywordArticles.com (BKA)
Note: This is a Guest Post from Greg Secrist Buykeywordarticles.com (BKA) Review In today’s write from home industry, content creation services are a dime a dozen with most being small start-ups with a very limited client base. However, in every industry there are always those companies that have established themselves and have a steady inflow of work as well as a healthy and growing client base. In the content creation industry, Buykeywordarticles.com (BKA) has been around for several years making a positive mark on the industry as a whole. Let’s get into how BKA … [Read more...]
ConsumerSearch Review
ConsumerSearch.com is a website that offers consumers comprehensive, comparative reviews on tons of products. This is a great place to do research on anything you want to purchase. Making an informed decision is ever important, and ConsumerSearch takes its role in the process seriously. Of course someone has to write all those reviews. They hire freelance writers to do that, but they are extremely picky about who they hire. Here is the low down. How Do You Apply to ConsumerSearch? The website has a download button for an application that is in Word format. You can … [Read more...]
Interact Media Review
Interact Media is a standard content mill in which writers can select orders from a job board. Workflow varies, but the board is rarely empty. Pay for each article varies as well, and as usual the writer's ranking dictates which jobs are available to them. How Do I Apply to Interact Media? There is a tab under "writers" at interactmedia.com that will take you to the application. Once you fill it out with the standard information, you will be emailed instructions for setting up an account and submitting a writing sample. Once accepted, you can get started. How Much … [Read more...]
Article Marketing Co.
Article Marketing Co. is a web content and SEO company that provides writing services. As such, they hire writers to fill orders for their clients. They often advertise on Craigslist, ProBlogger, and other job boards, and I have applied for them more than once myself. Though the first couple of times I was declined due to the fact they were looking for a different style of writing, the last time I received a much more favorable response. How Do I Apply for Article Marketing Co.? When Article Marketing Co. is advertising for writers they ask that anyone who … [Read more...]
5 Writing Sites Similar to Textbroker
Textbroker seems to be a very common starting place for those looking to start a career in freelance writing. While they are a good start, most freelancers need several eggs in their basket. Following are some sites similar to Textbroker, and if you keep them all warm you can likely make a nice chunk of change pretty regularly. The Content Authority The Content Authority, commonly referred to as TCA, is very similar to Textbroker in terms of topics and pay rates. They also have four tiers of writers with rates ranging from $.007 per word to $.03 per … [Read more...]
Need An Article
Need an Article is a content mill where writers who are hired can select articles from a job board and get paid upon completion. In this way it is similar to several other content mills out there such as Textbroker, Interact Media, Media Piston, and Writer's Domain, among others. However, no two content mills are the same, and the case is no different with Need An Article. The research for this review was a little different, and I had trouble finding current information from the chatter around the net. However, I was able to find an email address for some of the" … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Finding Work on Elance
A few months ago I decided to try my hand at Elance again, since I had been doing this writing thing for a while. I have not let go of my other eggs, but I wanted to try something new, and to have more control over what I write about. I tried before but it seemed to be a big bust. This time has been much different. I think the main thing that made the difference is that I have experience, and I have samples. I can say in my bids that I have been writing for over two years, and I have various samples in my Elance portfolio as well as others I can send when appropriate. … [Read more...]
Blogmutt – A Different Kind of Writing Site
Bonny Harper recently did a guest post on Real Ways to Earn Money from Home about Blogmutt, a site that pays you to write blogs posts for their customers. There are a few things that make Blogmutt different from other ghostwriting sites, however. This post will provide more information on Blogmutt. What is Blogmutt? As I mentioned previously, Blogmutt is a site that pays you to write blog posts for their customers. They do things a little differently from other ghostwriting sites however - instead of listing different work orders for their customers, … [Read more...]
Writer’s Domain Review
Writer's Domain is a content mill that allows you to log on and choose keywords to write about. During my research I became so intrigued that I applied myself. I went through the whole process and have been writing for them for about a week. There have been some bumps in the road, but I have decided that was good because it has given me insight that I hope will help out anyone else who wants to apply with them. What Will I Be Writing? With Writer's Domain you are given a keyword list to choose from on a writer dashboard. You click on the one you wish to … [Read more...]
Pure Content- Get Paid to Write
Get paid to write online with Pure Content. Pure Content is a British based content mill with an office in the United States and writers all over the world. They accept writers from any country as long as English is their first language, and they offer writers the opportunity to write articles, industry news, blog posts, editorials, and infographs. Articles are generally in batches of 250 to 1000 words on related topics, while other possibilities vary. Infographs are a newer service they offer that combine researched material with visual graphics. What … [Read more...]
Media Piston- Just Another Content Mill?
Media Piston is a content mill like Textbroker and The Content Authority, but as anyone who works more than one content mill knows, they do not all run exactly the same. Media Piston is no different, as there are plenty of little quirks that make it somewhat unique from the rest. How Do I Apply? You simply sign up and select areas you would like to write about. This does not bar you from writing about other topics, but it sets up your account so you can quickly see which available articles may interest you the most. There is no writing sample required to … [Read more...]
Ozio Media Review
*Updated Post 12/31/2012- See Conclusion section for details* Ozio Media is a content mill with a twist. Rather than logging on and choosing a writing assignment from a work board, writers receive e-mails with batches of keywords and directions on what the client wants written in respect to those key words. When I applied to Ozio the job ad said to specify if I wanted to be a niche writer, with options for niches such as finance and computer techonology, or a general writer. I specified the finance niche but let them know I could do general writing too. They … [Read more...]
PayPerPost
There are all kinds of ways to make money blogging. If you have an established blog, one of the easiest ways is to write sponsored posts. PayPerPost is an online marketplace where you can view offers from companies wanting to sponsor blog posts, and allows you to accept or decline as you see fit. How Does it Work? To sign up for PayPerPost you simply register your blog and set your minimum price per post, price per link, and price per word. There is no blog review process, so according to the website you are eligible to accept offers as soon as your … [Read more...]
John Gaddy Hits on Amazon’s Mturk
Amazon has a section they call Mechanical Turk, mturk for short, which allows small businesses and individuals to post task based work (called hits) they need completed on a project basis. Then, workers (who often refer to themselves as Turkers) can complete the work at the rate set by the project poster. Amazon is the middle man, hosting the site, ensuring payments are made and helps diffuse any conflicts. Last week RealWaystoEarnMoneyOnline.com revealed some of the best mTurk Hits worth your time. I treid a few myself and I became a huge fan of the John Gaddy mturk … [Read more...]
Howtohint.com- Are They Legit?
Howtohint.com appears to be a fairly standard online writing content mill, but with positions available for editing, title editing, and title creation in addition to writing similar to Demand Media. You can apparently hold more than one of these positions and work them at will. Seems many people are talking about Howtohint.com and many have reported a comparison to Demand Media. So is this a new titling and writing replacement company? Faith Stewart, the new writer at WAHadventures took a look at the company and some of the talk going around the web. Take a look at … [Read more...]
Valley Direct Media
Valley Direct Media is a content mill that works a little differently than the ones most of us are used to. Instead of choosing topics from a job board, each writer is assigned an editor who then e-mails batches of keywords to each writer. Most batches are comprised of 10 keywords, but some are less and some are more. In general, you write one 400 word article per keyword, with that keyword used once in each 100 word paragraph. That is their standard format, and most clients stick to it. There are those that have special directions however. One client always has … [Read more...]
Review of Writing Site: Scripted.com
Everyone is looking for a good freelance site nowadays. If you are following the freelance writing world closely, then you know that most “content mills” have gone down. If someone finds a suitable company to work for then the word spreads fast. I first heard about Scripted.com when I was browsing WAHM.com. A few people said that they have been accepted to write there. Of course, the writer in me wanted to go check it for myself. What is Scripted.com? They are basically a writing company who has clients. This company hires freelancers to write for those … [Read more...]
My Experience With iWriter
Even though many content mills are drying up, there are still new ones popping up every day. One content mill that I recently gained experience with is iWriter. iWriter is different from other content mills in a few ways - this blog post will provide more information about iWriter, the type of assignments they have, and how they pay their writers. How does iWriter differ from other content mills? iWriter is different in a few ways. First, the way they list their assignments is rather unique. If a requester has multiple articles that they want written, … [Read more...]
How to Write for the Yahoo! Contributor Network
UPDATE: Yahoo Contributor Network no longer accepts contributions. Yahoo! Contributor Network is one of the few places online that will allow you to publish what you want while giving you upfront payments as well as page view or performance pay. I love writing articles, but when it comes to writing for companies like Textbroker or The Content Authority, I struggle to find words to fill the screen on the most mundane topics. While it is a great way to make money and assure I meet my monthly goal, it is like pulling my eyelashes out trying to actually do the … [Read more...]
Ghostbloggers- A Real Place to Write
By: Jess Weaver Recently, I came across this website known as ghostbloggers.net. This writing community allows writers that write in English to contribute to a community of article seekers. The motto here is to write and then publish. Hopefully, someone will find your article interesting and buy it! "Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." What is Ghostbloggers.net? First of all the key word for this website is Ghostblogger. This term “ghost” usually means you are writing for someone else and they are going to publish it in … [Read more...]
Blue Mountain Arts- Creative Writing
By: Jessica Bunyard Blue Mountain Arts has been around for a while and is very popular with freelancers due to the high amount of freelance submissions they accept. Being an oldie, you can be assured that Blue Mountain Arts is a goody. They have an established reputation and pay well. Blue Mountain Arts publishes books and greeting cards and are one of the largest independent greeting card companies around. … [Read more...]
Skyword- Write for a Variety of Leading Businesses and Sites
Have you been writing online content? If so, or if you are naturally a talented writer, then Skyword may be something you should add to your work at home job list. I enjoy writing online content. But writing for sites like Textbroker just leaves me with little to showcase and wondering where my hard work ends up. The idea of writing for top brands sounds very rewarding and self-satisfying. Which is why I am working on my writing samples to apply as a Crafts and Activities writer for Bounty (the paper towels) through Skyword.com. (word has it they are currently hiring … [Read more...]
Personal Experience With Textbroker- Jessica Weaver
I am a huge fan of Textbroker! It is something I suggest to anyone who is considering writing online content. Not only is it a great place for people to begin an online writing career but also a great place to make some real money! After making a suggestion to a friend and regular contributor to Work at Home Adventures to check out Textbroker she has become a regular there! Here is her personal experience and tips to success about making extra money online with Textbroker! How Did I Hear About Textbroker.com? By: Jessica Weaver I … [Read more...]
Internet Brands- Writing for Upfront Pay
At IB, we promote an entrepreneurial, friendly culture that applauds innovation and results and embraces change. -InternetBrands.com What is Internet Brands? Internet Brands is an Online Content writing company. They hire freelance writers to work from home to write articles for their list of clients. Internet Brands claims to have over 200 websites for whom they provide written articles such as DoItYourself.com, FitDay.com and HealthNews.org. InternetBrands.com has been around for several years (since 1998) and have a solid standing within the freelancing community. … [Read more...]
Textbroker – Writing Online Content
Textbroker is a company I find myself referring others to the most often. It is highly flexible, quick to get started and pays fast. However, I recently realized I do not have much of an explanation of Textbroker.com here on the site. Considering it is one of my highest rated home based companies, I feel it is due time to give it the respect it deserves and write an official Textbroker review! Textbroker Basics: Textbroker contracts with inexperienced writers as well as those who have been writing for years. Once accepted at Textbroker, agents are given … [Read more...]
BrightHub – Write Online Content
Bright Hub is looking for talented writers to contribute to one of the fastest growing communities online. If you have something bright to say, say it here! - BrightHub.cmBrightHub.com is a great place to earn money while writing online content from home. I have told you previously about some smaller paying jobs for newbies in the world of online content writing, like Textbrokers, Wordgigs, The Content Authority. If you have been working those for some time or have a naturally nice writing level, you should be checking into some decent paying jobs like BrightHub. … [Read more...]
Associated Content – Writers
Associated Content from Yahoo!™ is an open publishing platform that enables anyone to earn money by sharing their knowledge with an online audience of millions. -AssociatedContent.comAs a new writer, I have been working for companies such as Textbroker, Wordgigs, The Content Authority and Writer's Access. All of these companies are great, however all the rights to my work is sold and I do not get credit for the work. Someone else can sign their name to my article and take complete credit for it. Also, it get's tiring writing what THEY want you to write. Sometimes … [Read more...]
The Content Authority – Freelance Writing
I would first like to begin this post with a reminder that not every single job I post is one I have much experience with. Usually if I see something that is interesting enough for me to check out further, I will post it here. But always do your own research before applying for any job. Alright, this post will most likely be in two parts as I was hoping to be accepted by this company before I wrote a review on them. However, they are taking a while to get back to me. The Content Authority is another content mill that is pretty low in pay. However, they do have … [Read more...]
About.com Freelance Writing
All About.com Guides are freelancers who work online and set their own schedules, giving them the flexibility to work at the time that's best for them. - About.comAs an aspiring professional freelance writer, I am excited to someday write for About.com! The pay is excellent and offers a great way to expand your audience and portfolio for even more high paying work! I am sure many of you, while searching for something random have come across an About.com website. It is always full of great information and I have always found it to be a great resource! On … [Read more...]